(R1) 14:15 DONCASTER, 2m 3f 88y Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (Class 4) (4YO to 7YO) 1 351153 WHAT'S OCCURRING (IRE) 41 b g Rail Link Lovely Origny 6 11 13 L P Aspell 128 TIMEFORM VIEW: WHAT'S OCCURRING is well worth another try at this sort of trip and looks capable of conceding weight all around on the strength of his Newbury form. Doctor Dex and Romeo Brown are obvious threats. 1: WHAT'S OCCURRING (1) 2: DOCTOR DEX (3) 3: ROMEO BROWN (4) Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white star, royal blue sleeves, white stars and stars on cap Timeform says: Won twice at Hereford in the autumn before a fine effort in a listed Newbury handicap. Matched that form back in novice company at Leicester and well worth another try at further than 2m. (Forecast 2.62) 2 571 BOLTON BOY (IRE) 85 br g Arcadio Peggy Maddock 5 11 9 Alan Johns Tim Vaughan Jockey Colours: White, purple chevrons, armlets and diamond on cap Timeform says: Wellrelated individual who surpassed previous efforts when landing a Sedgefield maiden hurdle (19.8f) in November, rallying well to lead final 100 yds. However, more on his plate here. (Forecast 15.00) 3 252221 DOCTOR DEX (IRE) 39 b g Oscar Larnalee 6 11 9 J J Burke 127 Jockey Colours: Light blue, royal blue star, white and royal blue check sleeves and cap Timeform says: Fairly useful in bumpers and made it second time lucky over timber at Wetherby (2m) last month, well positioned. Second and third from that race have won since so major claims upped in trip. (Forecast 3.50) 4 38213 ROMEO BROWN 30 br g Yeats Santia 5 11 9 Sean Quinlan 120 Jockey Colours: Black, yellow disc, halved sleeves, black and yellow quartered cap Timeform says: Placed twice in bumpers and off the mark on hurdles bow at Kelso (2m) in December (final start for Jane Williams). Not disgraced on yard debut at Sedgefield and likely he has more to offer. (Forecast 5.50) 5 442325 DAARIO NAHARIS (IRE) 56 b g Winged Love Luck's A Lady 6 11 3 Brendan Powell A Ralph Jockey Colours: Maroon, light blue and maroon chevrons on sleeves, light blue cap Timeform says: Fair in bumpers and shaped as if in need of the experience sent hurdling at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Entitled to improve. (Forecast 15.00) 6 2628 FINALSHOT 56 b g Phoenix Reach Ryoshi 6 11 3 T J O'Brien H D Daly Jockey Colours: Green, yellow hooped sleeves, cerise and gold quartered cap Timeform says: Fairly useful in bumpers and made a pleasing start over hurdles when second at Ludlow (2m) in November. Well held at Huntingdon since though, and bounce back called for. (Forecast 26.00)
(R2) 14:50 DONCASTER, 2m 128y Polypipe Novices' Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus) 1 303160 VINNIE THE HODDIE (IRE) 53 b g Vinnie Roe Blackwater Babe 5 11 9 L P Aspell 130 (R3) 15:25 DONCASTER, 3m 84y Ice Cream Direct Ltd Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) (4YO plus) 1 264644 DANS LE VENT (FR) 50 b g Skins Game Boreade 6 11 13b1 Aidan Coleman Jamie Snowden 131 Jockey Colours: Yellow and royal blue diamonds, royal blue sleeves, white stars, white cap Timeform says: Won a maiden hurdle for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland but last couple of efforts for that yard were underwhelming, leaving him with a bit to prove on British debut. (Forecast 3.50) 2 5490 ADELPHI PRINCE 22 b g Schiaparelli Cailin Na Ri Jockey Colours: Beige and orange (halved), sleeves reversed, beige and orange quartered cap Timeform says: Only minor promise in bumpers/over hurdles and likely he's more one for later on. (Forecast 51.00) 3 85 KING'S COINAGE (IRE) 30 b g Holy Roman Emperor Seducing Jockey Colours: Yellow, red star, emerald green sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Modest on Flat for Ruth Carr and limited promise so far over hurdles. Needs this to qualify for lowgrade handicaps. (Forecast 51.00) 4 PETITIONER (IRE) b g Dansili Reflective Jockey Colours: White, orange cross belts, white and emerald green striped sleeves, emerald green cap Timeform says: Fairly useful operator on the Flat (predominantly for Roger Charlton), so notable newcomer for all his stable isn't renowned for successful hurdling debutants. (Forecast 9.00) 5 31 PRABENI 40 ch g Teofilo Nyarhini Jockey Colours: Light green, yellow inverted triangle, yellow sleeves, red diamonds, yellow cap, red diamonds Timeform says: Aboveaverage Flat performer for William Haggas who built on an encouraging hurdling debut when landing a 4runner juvenile at Huntingdon last month. Capable of following up against older rivals now. (Forecast 1.67) 6 11 2 Thomas Dowson (3) 5 11 2t1 Jonathan England Sam Drake 5 11 2 B S Hughes J Davies 4 11 0t J McGrath C J Mann TIMEFORM VIEW: PRABENI got off the mark with a bit up his sleeve at Huntingdon last time and now gets weight all round here so expect him to go in again unless Vinnie The Hoddie bounces back to the pick of his form for Joseph O'Brien, in which case it would be a closerun thing. Hurdling newcomer Petitioner is the only other one who makes any appeal. 1: PRABENI (5) 2: VINNIE THE HODDIE (1) 3: PETITIONER (4) 134 Jockey Colours: Yellow and orange diamonds, white sleeves Timeform says: Talented but seems to have bit of temperament as well and he was off the bridle a long way out when belowform fourth at Musselburgh on New Year's Day. Needs to react positively to change of headgear. (Forecast 10.00) 2 2/11114 COURT LIABILITY (IRE) 26 D BF b g Court Cave Whataliability Jockey Colours: Light blue, white diamond, white cap, light blue diamond Timeform says: Defied 13month absence to maintain unbeaten record at Musselburgh (23.8f) in December. 8 lb rise seemingly found him out at Huntingdon latest but he does at least remain low mileage. (Forecast 8.00) 3 823214 NO HIDING PLACE (IRE) 61 D b g Stowaway Subtle Gem Jockey Colours: White, red seams, red and white quartered cap Timeform says: Firsttime cheekpieces gave him a bit extra when notching second career success at Kempton (3m) in November. Respectable fourth from 7 lb higher mark at Ascot since. (Forecast 8.00) 4 041322 SKIDOOSH 41 b g Midnight Legend Southern Exit Jockey Colours: White, black sash, yellow cap Timeform says: Built on reappearance when opening his hurdle account at Wetherby (19.7f) in November. Respectable efforts under a penalty since, but more needed now venturing into handicaps. (Forecast 10.00) 5 5011P6 EARLSHILL (IRE) 90 D b g Milan Mrs Marples Jockey Colours: Light blue, red cross belts, light blue sleeves, red stars Timeform says: Won first 2 starts over hurdles for this yard and shaped much better than result on chase debut at Huntingdon after 5 months off, slipping up before 2 out when going well. Poor run next time, though. (Forecast 11.00) 6 548414 MUTHABIR (IRE) 26 C D BF b g Nayef Northern Melody Jockey Colours: Dark green and beige stripes, dark green sleeves and cap Timeform says: Back to best when scoring at Ludlow (23.8f) early last month. Similar form when fourth in a C&D event latest, a midrace mistake not helping and he's one to bear in mind. (Forecast 7.50) 7 23F631 KATY ROYAL 30 b m King's Theatre Water Stratford Jockey Colours: Red, chocolate cross belts, white sleeves Timeform says: Benefited from more positive tactics as she resumed winning ways in 7 runner Sedgefield (27f) last month, well on top at the line. Up 5 lb for that, but it s likely she s still on a fair mark. (Forecast 6.50) 6 11 12 Nico de Boinville H Whittington 6 11 8p Alan Doyle (7) N J Henderson 6 11 3 Danny McMenamin (7) Ben Pauling 8 11 2 C Gethings Stuart Edmunds 9 11 0 Daniel Hiskett (5) R T Phillips 7 10 11 B S Hughes C W Fairhurst 130 126 121 120 118 115
8 312712 RUBENESQUE (IRE) 68 C b m Getaway Shouette 7 10 10t Harry Reed (3) T Davidson 114 Jockey Colours: White, red star, grey sleeves, grey cap, red star Timeform says: Likeable dual purpose performer, who landed a match here (19.4f) on her penultimate start. Solid second in C&D mares' handicap since and likely to give it her best shot again. (Forecast 15.00) 9 PP4131 GOLD CHAIN (IRE) 34 D b m Authorized Mountain Chain Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white stars, red and white striped sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Offered little for Clare Ellam but resurgent for present yard, landing 2 of her 4 starts, latterly at Ludlow (23.8f) by 2 lengths. Not straightforward but another big run a distinct possibility. (Forecast 5.50) 9 10 5 Bridget Andrews D Skelton TIMEFORM VIEW: KATY ROYAL, under a change of tactics/partnered by today's pilot, showed improved form to double her career tally over further at Sedgefield last month, asserting after 2 out and ultimately well on top at the finish. A 5 lb rise for that success looks fair and she is fancied to go well again. Fellow lasttimeout winner Gold Chain and Muthabir head up the dangers. 1: KATY ROYAL (7) 2: GOLD CHAIN (9) 3: MUTHABIR (6) 109 (R4) 16:00 DONCASTER, 2m 7f 214y Napoleons Casino & Restaurant Sheffield Veterans' Handicap Chase (Class 2) (10YO plus) 1 3FP54F ROCKLANDER (IRE) 60 b g Oscar Rua Lass Jockey Colours: Black, pink stars, white sleeves and cap Timeform says: Successful first 2 completed starts over fences before excellent third at Cheltenham Festival last season. Not been in same form since but will find this less competitive. (Forecast 5.00) 2 7UP 39F LOOKING WELL (IRE) 73 b g Gold Well Different Level Jockey Colours: Black, white seams, checked sleeves, quartered cap Timeform says: Would have won the Edinburgh National a year ago but for a late mishap and sure to play hand in finish in this headgear when falling 3 out at Kelso 73 days ago. Remains of interest. (Forecast 4.50) 3 4046F9 JUNCTION FOURTEEN (IRE) 68 b g King's Theatre Chevet Girl 10 11 11 J J Burke 10 11 4p R D Day N G Richards 10 11 3vt D A Jacob Miss E C Lavelle 140 133 132 Jockey Colours: Pink and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves and cap Timeform says: Hurdles/chase winner but winless since early 2016. Heavy faller at Fontwell in April and offered little on reappearance/crosscountry debut at Cheltenham. (Forecast 8.50) 4 F79227 SIR MANGAN (IRE) 50 D b g Darsi Lady Pep 11 11 0p William Marshall (10) D Skelton Jockey Colours: Red, black triple diamond, striped sleeves, hooped cap Timeform says: Mixed record over hurdles/fences, going close at Bangor in November but running poorly at Cheltenham 50 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. (Forecast 9.00) 5 P14252 BALLY LONGFORD (IRE) 39 b g Gold Well Stay On Line 11 11 0t H Cobden C L Tizzard Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Signed off last season on a winning note at Newbury and almost added to his tally at Lingfield (20f). Again let down by jumping when remote second at Kempton 39 days ago. (Forecast 5.50) 6 310533 ENJOY RESPONSIBLY (IRE) 64 D BF b g Flemensfirth Spice Patrol 10 11 0 Harrison Beswick (7) Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark blue hoop, sleeves and cap Timeform says: Revitalised by a yard switch last season, scoring twice at Fakenham. Not disgraced on each of his 3 starts this term and respected. (Forecast 5.00)
TIMEFORM VIEW: There's still a feeling of unfinished business with LOOKING WELL, set to have gone very close when falling at Kelso last time, and he makes the most appeal despite this trip being shorter than ideal. Rocklander will find this less competitive than usual and is next best. 1: LOOKING WELL (2) 2: ROCKLANDER (1) 3: ENJOY RESPONSIBLY (6) (R5) 16:30 DONCASTER, 3m 2f 1y SaintGobain Weber Open Hunters' Chase (Class 6) (5YO plus) 1 7PP333 BOA ISLAND (IRE) 24 b g Trans Island Eskimo Kiss 9 12 4p Mr T Greenwood (7) Miss G Walton 125 Jockey Colours: Red, royal blue and red striped sleeves, red and royal blue quartered cap Timeform says: Produced a dismal display when last seen under Rules (for Jimmy Moffatt) 8 months ago and, whilst he's been placed in points a few times, it's hard to see him getting competitive here. (Forecast 12.00) 2 80654P UPSWING (IRE) 14 D b g Beneficial Native Country 11 12 4 Miss L M Pinchin (5) T M Frost 127 Jockey Colours: White, royal blue chevron, armlets and cap Timeform says: Offered something to work on at Warwick on return before being let down by jumping at Ludlow. Return to left handed track will suit but he's got plenty to find. (Forecast 19.00) 3 31P013 WONDERFUL CHARM (FR) 257 b g Poliglote Victoria Royale 11 12 4tp Mr S WaleyCohen P F Nicholls 128 Jockey Colours: Purple, red epaulets Timeform says: On the downgrade nowadays but still capable in this sort of company and fresh is often the time to catch him, so could lay down a challenge to Forgotten Gold. (Forecast 3.25) 4 330P44 FLUGZEUG 38 D gr g Silver Patriarch Telmar Flyer 11 12 0p Mr R Withey (7) Luke Humphrey 68 Jockey Colours: White, red stars, white and black hooped sleeves Timeform says: Out of sorts both under Rules and between the flags for quite some time. (Forecast 301.00) 5 8103/P2 FORGOTTEN GOLD (IRE) 479 b g Dr Massini Ardnataggle 13 11 10p Mr N George (3) 137 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, red hoop and collar, red cap Timeform says: Useful chaser who was runnerup in handicap here when last seen 15 months ago, a piece of form that gives him an excellent chance here. Has gone well fresh in the past. (Forecast 1.73) TIMEFORM VIEW: FORGOTTEN GOLD has a lengthy absence to overcome, but if retaining the bulk of his old ability, he'll have little trouble landing this decidedly ordinary contest, with Wonderful Charm his only feasible danger in form terms. 1: FORGOTTEN GOLD (5) 2: WONDERFUL CHARM (3) 3: UPSWING (2)
(R6) 17:00 DONCASTER, 2m 128y Doncaster Racecourse Cheltenham Preview 6th March Standard Open NH Flat Race (Class 5) (4YO to 6YO) 1 12 NOW LOOK AT ME (IRE) 56 ch g Shantou Similan 5 11 9 J J Burke TIMEFORM VIEW: NOW LOOK AT ME cemented a positive start to his career when runnerup under a penalty at Wincanton in December and appeals the type to do even better as he gains experience, so is selected to improve past Fubar. Welsh Saint failed to meet market expectations starting out at Bangor but he ought to step up on that. 1: NOW LOOK AT ME (1) 2: FUBAR (3) 3: WELSH SAINT (6) Jockey Colours: Dark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves Timeform says: Easy winner of a 4runner bumper at Wincanton on debut in November and matched that form when runnerup under a penalty over the same C&D a month later. Still looked green, so is capable of better. (Forecast 3.00) 2 F7 BROOKEVALE (IRE) 81 br g Kalanisi Railway House 5 11 2 J Nailor (7) N A TwistonDavies Jockey Colours: Black, white sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Dam placed in a point, halfsister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 23f) Slieveardagh. Beaten when fell in Irish point on debut in April but debut seventh at Bangor wasn't devoid of promise. (Forecast 26.00) 3 243 FUBAR (IRE) 51 ch g Le Fou Petite Mielle 5 11 2 David Bass K C Bailey Jockey Colours: White, royal blue chevron, striped sleeves Timeform says: Clearly possesses plenty of ability given he finished best for second despite stumbling badly on Market Rasen debut in October. Hasn't progressed as may have been expected since. (Forecast 4.00) 4 2 ONE MORE FLEURIE (IRE) 298 b g Mustameet Auburn Cherry 5 11 2 T J O'Brien Ian Williams Jockey Colours: White, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green and white halved sleeves, white cap, emerald green diamond Timeform says: 18,500 3yo, 40,000 4yo: fifth foal, brother to a point winner, dam placed in points. Runnerup in Irish point on debut (Apr 28) and represents a successful yard, (Forecast 10.00) 5 3 PINGLEY LAD 64 b g Jamaican Flight Worlaby Rose 6 11 2 D A Jacob C T Pogson Jockey Colours: Purple, white diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap Timeform says: Pedigree hardly leaps off the page but he did show a fair bit to work on when third of 9 starting out at Catterick in December. (Forecast 26.00) 6 4 WELSH SAINT (FR) 68 BF b g Saint Des Saints Minirose 5 11 2 James Bowen N J Henderson Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white diabolo, emerald green and white check sleeves, white cap, red star Timeform says: Brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/chaser Irish Saint and fair chaser Dark Invader, dam 2m hurdle winner. Strong in the betting but held back by inexperience at Bangor. (Forecast 4.00) 7 9 MASTER NEWTON (IRE) 60 gr g Mastercraftsman French Friend 4 10 7 Thomas Dowson (3) Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white (quartered), white sleeves, dark blue spots Timeform says: Beaten a long way on debut at Newcastle in December. (Forecast 41.00)